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The Match Factory Girl

The Match Factory Girl, directed by Aki Kaurismäki, concludes his Proletariat Trilogy, depicting the bleak existence of Iris, a young factory worker in late 1980s Finland. Living a lonely and impoverished life, Iris, portrayed by Kati Outinen, seeks connection but encounters disappointment. After a one-night stand and subsequent abandonment, Iris's life spirals downward, leading her to a drastic act of revenge. The film portrays a stark and minimalist view of social isolation and the consequences of marginalization in a seemingly uncaring society.